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User Guide
August 2013
1. Located at the top of every page
2. Access online form or call and speak to a trained automotive
specialist for more info, training or website help.
Important Notes
1. Single most important feature of MotoLOGIC
2. Fastest & easiest way to search (Just like Google!)
3. Different from other providers (Search on any component,
OBD-II code, system or symptom Get Relevant Results

OE Content

1. Accurate
2. Direct from the manufacturer.
3. Unedited, In Its original format.

Ease of Use

1. Preserved Hyperlinks to related articles
2. Reduces research time.
3. Enhanced images and wiring diagrams (No guessing)

Quick Specs

1. Fast and Easy reference
2. Includes torque, fluids, capacities, belt routing and more
3. Maintenance Intervals Two formats: Chart and Mileage
Support
Search
Table of Contents
1. Login
2. Key Benefits
3. Home Screen Overview
4. Navigation
5. Article Overview
6. Search Examples
7. Support
8. Older Model Vehicles
9. Current Vehicle Coverage
10. Appendix
a. Vehicle
b. Keyword
c. Previous Search
Begin Search by:
Navigate through info by:
a. Key Word
b. Service Info Type
c. Vehicle Systems
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There is no easier or faster way to gain access to accurate OE-service repair and
diagnostic information than with MotoLOGIC because of 4 unique features:

1. SEARCH: A Google-like search engine for effortless navigation and instant
answers. Search on components, diagnostics codes, symptoms, really
anything!

2. OE Content: Accurate OE content in its original, unedited format. Just like
the dealer down the street!

3. Ease of Use: Navigation is simple and related articles are always a click away.
Preserved hyperlinks & Enhanced images

4. Only resource to have both factory wiring diagrams and color wiring
diagrams with circuit highlighting.

MotoLOGIC will help you turn bays faster by saving your shop valuable time on
research. Time is moneystart saving now!

Key Benefits of MotoLOGIC :
1. Login Screen
Go to: www.motologic.com

Enter username and password and you will be directed to the Home Screen
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Saves last 10 vehicles
searched and the last 10
articles per vehicle.
2. Home Screen Overview
From the home screen, you will begin your search
Keyword Search
Bookmarks & Support Account Profile
Select
Year/ Make/ Model/ Engine
2a. Home Screen Begin Your Search
Begin search by vehicle, keyword search, or from recent searches

Select Year, Make and Model
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3. Navigation: Three Ways to Find Info
Navigate through search results listed for 2009 Mazda Mazda3
by:
Keyword Search Service Info Type Vehicle System
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3. Navigation: Three Ways to Find Info
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Keyword Search:
Use this feature 99.9% of the time because its the fastest & easiest way
to find what your looking for.
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Service Info Type:
Helps filter search results by information types such as TSBs, wiring
diagrams, Specs, Repair procedures and Labor.
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Vehicle System:
Filter results by vehicle system. This is here only for your convenience
because we know that you have been searching this way for a while,
although we highly recommend using keyword search.
3a. Search by Key Word
Keyword Search:

Enter any word,
component/part, OBD-
II Code, and symptom
to get instant results
1. KEYWORD SEARCH:
The user can search any word, component,
OBD-II code, symptom or number and find
exactly what they are looking for instantly
Because ALL of the information in Moto Logic is
indexed, everything is searchable!
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3b. Search by Service Information Type
2. SERVICE INFORMATION TYPE SEARCH:
The user can access vehicle specific articles by
selecting the service info type, i.e. Bulletins
* Note: Each system has a specific number in ()
next to it. This represents the amount of articles
that are specifically related to the vehicle and
system, i.e. 109 Bulletin Articles
**Refer to appendix to see examples and definitions of each Service Information Type**
Refine
results
Service Info Type:

Navigate by selecting
Service Info Type" tabs to find
corresponding articles

(Bulletins, Diagnostics, Diagrams, Locators,
Maintenance, Repair Info, and Specifications)
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3c. Search by Vehicle System
Vehicle System:

Navigate through Table of Contents
(Brakes, Drivetrain, Steering, etc)
3. VEHICLE SYSTEM SEARCH (Traditional Search):
Searching by System allows the user to search for
articles according to what system they are working
on, i.e. Brakes
Each System has multiple Subsystems that
further refine their search, i.e. Disk Brakes
*Note: Each system has a specific number in () next to it. This
represents the amount of articles that are specifically related
to the vehicle and system, i.e. (9) disc brake articles 12
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3. Search Navigation leads to Articles List
All search options lead to ARTICLES containing information the user is
searching to find
Hover over article and click on i to
show related sub systems
Search results are
listed in order of
relevance
Select Article
Name to view
Article info
Select an article where you want to see more detailed info
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Deep HYPERLINKING
to related procedures for
fast and easy access
between articles
Go Back to Search Results,
Print Page, Hide Images, or Bookmark
article for easy reference later here
Article Info:
Find
System,
Service Info
Type, and
variants
here
Click to ENLARGE picture
4. Article Overview
Info & Resources Found within Article

Example Article Selected: 2009 Mazda Mazda3 Parking Brake Removal/Installation
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OEM TABLE OF CONTENTS
preserved throughout search for easy
page-by-page navigation

Minimize Table
of Contents
Fast access to
Quick specs



Navigation: Keyword Search
5. Search Example
Go to: www.motologic.com

Enter username and password and you will be directed to the Home Screen
Once logged in, you can begin your search on the Home Screen:

Select Year, Make and Model
Navigate through MotoLOGIC using Keyword Search:

Enter component, system, OBD-II Codes or symptom
Lets take a look at a
brief example.
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1. Select 2009 Mazda Mazda3

2. Type the component: headlight and click

Navigation: Keyword Search
5. Search Example
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KEYWORD SEARCH
Next, you will notice a list of results returned from your search. The keyword you entered will be listed
in order of relevance.

The Info Type tabs will now show only relevant articles to your keyword. Notice the article # count
has now changed to reflect your keyword search.
5. Search Example
Fast and easy
access to Quick
Specs
5. Search Example
Filter your search with
Info Type tabs.
Select Diagrams
Further refine your search by
selecting OE Wiring
Select the first wiring
article
Only resource to have both
factory wiring diagrams and
color wiring diagrams with
circuit highlighting.
OE wiring diagrams will be identical to the
manufacturers website in format and
functionality.
Certain manufacturers have clickable hyperlink
and electrical current flow interactivity
MotoLOGIC Color wiring diagrams
are designed to for the aftermarket
technician and have circuit
highlighting capability
Fast and easy
access to Quick
Specs
5. Search Example
Select Flow
to
demonstrate
electrical
current flow
Select Hide Table
of Contents to
expand article
Click to view full
screen
Turn on ignition and select
appropriate function.

Electrical current will flow
through the diagram
5. OE Content Example
1. Select a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban - 2WD
2. Select the Bulletins Info Type Tab
3. Refine Search further by selecting the GM PI button
5. OE Content Example
1. Select
#PI0398:
Exhaust
System
Rattle, Noise
or Loose -
(Mar 9, 2011)
5. OE Content Example
GM PIs or Preliminary
Investigations are
bulletins that are
released internally and
not typically shared
outside of the
dealership until they
become common and
then released as a TSB.
MotoLOGIC preserves
all of the OE content,
including GM PIs, to
make your search
accurate and efficient
No other system
provides this kind of
content
Fast and easy
access to Quick
Specs

1. Select 2005 Chevrolet Impala

2. Type the diagnostic code: P0123 and click

Navigation: Keyword Search
5. Ease of Use Example
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KEYWORD SEARCH
SUPERIOR SEARCH FUNCTION
Next, you will notice
a list of results
returned from your
search

The keyword you
entered will be listed
in order of relevance.

Notice that P0123
is the first result in the
list!
Now click on P0123 in the results list.
Click here
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5. Ease of Use Example
As you can see on the
left side of the screen,
you can view the exact
OE table of contents a
dealer technician uses to
repair this vehicle

On the right side of the
screen, you will find the
OE diagnostic trouble
tree and step-by-step
diagnostic procedures to
quickly identify the
problem related to the
code you searched
SUPERIOR SEARCH FUNCTION
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5. Ease of Use Example
Fast and easy
access to Quick
Specs
Once you identify the
problem, deep hyperlinking
allows quick navigation
from one article, directly to
other related articles to
finish the job!

Scroll down to #11, Replace
the TP Sensor, and Click on
Throttle Position (TP)
Sensor Replacement
SUPERIOR SEARCH FUNCTION
Click here
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5. Ease of Use Example
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Easily navigate to
related articles
without having to
start your search
over.
5. Ease of Use Example
Fast and easy
access to Quick
Specs
Navigation: Keyword Search
5. Quick Specs Example
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1. Keep the same 2005 Chevrolet
Impala
2. Return to Search Results Screen
3. Select Quick Specs
Located on every
page
Always just one click away for
fast and easy reference without
having to start your search over!
5. Quick Specs Example
Simply click to
close and
return to
original page
Search for a
spec
Page displays as an overlay to
the current screen.

Users will never lose their
spot
Scroll to view
more specs
Quick Specs include:
Fluids & Capacities, Belt routing, Cylinder sequences, Spar Plugs, Fuel Pressure, HVAC, Brakes,
Torque, Cabin Air Filters, Engine, Chassis and more
5. Quick Specs Example
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Online Support & Hotline
855-770-MOTO (6686)
MotoLOGIC Online Support & Hotline
Support Link located on every page
Support Hotline #
Online Support
Form
Subscribing
contact email
automatically
entered.
MotoLOGIC Online Support & Hotline
Request for content
or currently non-
covered
manufacturers
Form automatically tracks
car and URL of current
article.
This helps our
developers quickly
identify and recreate
the issue.
MotoLOGIC Online Support & Hotline
Support Hotline
specialists will have
access to OE website
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Older Model Vehicles
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Older Model Vehicles
User will be redirected to a third party site that is NOT OE,
rather re-authored by industry experts and provides detailed
information for most vehicles from mid 1990s and as far back
as 1954.
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User may be required to identify Engine Type
Older Model Vehicles
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To start search, select one of the topics listed.
Older Model Vehicles
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Navigate through repair procedures by system tree
Older Model Vehicles
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Current OE Coverage
Current OEM Coverage List
*Updated 11/12
Current Manufacturer Coverage - 93%
Older Model Vehicle Information Available
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Limited Coverage
Limited Coverage
*Updated 11/12
Current Manufacturer Coverage - 93%
Mitsubishi 1.2%
Subaru 1.1%
BMW 1.3%
Volvo 0.6%
Porsche 0.1%
Land Rover 0.2%
Suzuki 0.3%
Saab 0.2%
The following Manufacturers do not currently cover OE Repair & Diagnostic information
and will only have Limited information such as: Specifications, Maintenance Intervals,
Wiring Diagrams, Technical Service Bulletins and Labor Guide Times.
If R & D is needed for any of these manufacturers,
please contact the Support Hotline

MOTOLOGIC
STANDS
ABOVE THE
REST






1. Search Function
2. Quality of Content
3. 100% of OEM Content
4. Ease of Use
Deep hyperlinks between articles for fast and easy access
Simple Navigation find info quicker and easier
Everything is searchable - Instant & accurate search results
to any keyword (Parts, Diagnostic Codes, Symptoms, & more)
Unedited and direct from the OEM
High resolution graphics. No scans or copies.
No Gaps, No Holes, and No Dead Ends
ALL info from OEM published
The MotoLOGIC Advantage
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Appendix
Service Information Types
2. SERVICE INFORMATION TYPES:
The user can access vehicle specific articles by
selecting the service info type
Bulletins
Diagnostics
Diagrams
Locators
Maintenance
Repair Info
Specifications
Labor Guide

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Service Info Type:

Navigate by selecting
Service Info Type" tabs to find
corresponding articles


Service Information Types
BULLETINS:

Technical service
bulletins and
recalls straight
from the
manufacturer

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Service Information Types
DIAGNOSTICS:

OEM Dealer quality
diagnostic trouble
trees that will take
the user step-by-step
through a diagnostic
procedure.

Deep hyperlinking to
other relevant
articles for fast and
easy access.
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Service Information Types
DIAGRAMS:

High quality wiring
schematics.

Users chooses
between OEM or
Enhanced Colored
diagrams.

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Service Information Types
DIAGRAMS:

Deep hyperlinking within
diagrams to other related
articles such as:

Component locations
Photos
End Views

This feature is UNIQUE
to MotoLOGIC

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Service Information Types
MotoLOGIC Color Wiring Diagrams with Circuit Highlighter
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Service Information Types
MotoLOGIC Color Wiring Diagrams with Circuit Highlighter
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Service Information Types
MotoLOGIC Color Wiring Diagrams with Circuit Highlighter
Service Information Types
LOCATORS:

Thousands of
high quality
component
locator graphics.

Helps Technicians
find what they
are searching to
find!

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Service Information Types
MAINTENANCE:

General resource
for all maintenance
related articles

Scheduled
maintenance
intervals and
more!

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Service Information Types
REPAIR INFO:

100% unedited OEM step-
by-step repair instructions
with high quality graphics
and deep hyperlinking to
other relevant articles.

Notice OEM Table of
Contents is preserved
throughout, so user can
page through contents,
just as if it were a paper
manual.
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Service Information Types
SPECIFICATIONS:

Various specifications
including:
Torque
Engine
Sequences,
and much more!

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Service Information Types
Aftermarket Labor
Guide

Normal & Severe
Times
Recommended
skill levels (A,B &C)
Helpful notes
includes add-on
times for multiple
jobs


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Bookmarks
Select an article and add to
your bookmarks for fast and
easy reference
Located on
every article
Bookmarks
Access your
favorite
bookmarks by
selecting Your
Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Your Bookmarks page keeps
a listing of all the articles you
have saved.
Bookmarks can be deleted
by selecting the Delete
Bookmark link

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